Black Cross Nurses
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"Modeled after the American Red Cross, the Black Cross Nurses auxiliary was established by Henrietta Vinton Davis in 1921 in Philadelphia to provide a range of services in black communities. Throughout the United States and around the world, these women not only offered medical services to black families but also provided health education."
—Dr. Keisha N. Blain
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Black Cross Nurses at UNIA Parade Honoring Marcus Garvey
Meet the Black Cross Nurses Black Cross Nurses in Harlem, 1922
...the Black Cross Nurses were involved in the 'motherly' duties of meeting the physical and emotional needs of black communities especially the most marginalized groups." >>Set the World on Fire Excerpt image source: sfbayview.com —Dr. Keisha N. Blain >>click here to read more
to history': Black Cross Nurses in Nova Scotia in danger of being forgotten
Cross Nurses by S.J.C. Students
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Leadership Reflection
The Black Cross Nurses met the needs of their communities. For example, in Richmond, VA, they taught new mothers how to care for their babies, provided information on birth control, and facilitated community workshops on nutrition and sanitation.
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